warning YAMAHA RHINO 660 2007 Owner's Guide

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Tires
WARNING
Use of improper tires on this vehicle, or opera-
tion of this vehicle with improper or uneven
tire pressure, may cause loss of control, in-
creasing your risk of accident.
Pay attention to the following.
1. The tires listed below have been approved
by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing corpora-
tion of America for this model. Other tire
combinations are not recommended.ACE-01E2. The tires should be set to the recommend-
ed pressure:

Recommended tire pressure
Front 70 kPa (0.70 kgf/cm
2, 10 psi)
Rear 98 kPa (0.98 kgf/cm2, 14 psi)
Manufacturer Size Type
Front MAXXIS 25 × 8-12NHS M951Y
Rear MAXXIS 25 × 10-12NHS M952Y
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1-OPERATION
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before driving
the vehicle.
WARNING
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls. Loss of control could
cause an accident or injury. If there is a control
or function you do not understand, ask your
Yamaha dealer.
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Starting a cold engine
WARNING
Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or do
not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the vehicle, which could lead to an ac-
cident or collision.1. Apply the brake.
2. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition.NOTE:_

When the drive select lever is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light should
come on. If the neutral indicator light does not
come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the
electric circuit.


The engine can be started in any gear if the
brake is applied. However, it is recommend-
ed to shift into neutral before starting the en-
gine.
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5. Connect the negative lead of the jumper ca-
ble to the negative terminal of the charged
battery and the other end of the negative lead
to an unpainted metal surface of the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not connect the negative lead of the jumper
cable to the negative terminal of the battery in
the vehicle.

Be especially careful not to:
touch the positive lead of the jumper
cable to the negative lead.
reverse the polarity of the jumper ca-
bles when connecting to the batteries -
battery explosion and/or serious dam-
age to the electrical system may occur.
_6. Start the engine. (Refer to “Starting a cold en-
gine” on pages 6-3–6-7.)
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WARNING
Improper operation in reverse could make you
hit an obstacle or person behind you, resulting
in serious injury. When you shift into reverse,
make sure there are no obstacles or people be-
hind you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine and shift the drive
select lever into the neutral position. Apply the
parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing.
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Parking on a slope
WARNING
Avoid parking on hills or other inclines. Park-
ing on a hill or other incline could cause the ve-
hicle to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on an
incline, apply the parking brake, and block the
front and rear wheels with rocks or other ob-
jects.
Do not park the vehicle at all on hills that are so
steep you could not walk up them easily.
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Drive more slowly than you would without a
load. The more weight you carry, the slower
you should go. Although conditions vary, it is
good practice not to exceed low range whenev-
er you are carrying heavier loads or when tow-
ing a trailer.


Allow more braking distance. A heavier vehicle
takes longer to stop.


Avoid making sharp turns unless at very slow
speeds.


Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose terrain
carefully. Added weight affects the stability and
handling of the vehicle.WARNING
Never exceed the stated maximum load capac-
ity for this vehicle. Overloading this vehicle or
carrying or towing cargo improperly could
cause changes in vehicle handling which
could lead to an accident.
Cargo should be properly distributed and se-
curely attached. Reduce speed when carrying
cargo or towing a trailer. Allow greater dis-
tance for braking.
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WARNING
Always wear your seat belt when riding in the
vehicle. Be sure the seat belt is close-fitting
across your hips and chest and is latched se-
curely. Wearing the seat belt improperly in-
creases the risk of being killed or seriously
injured in an accident.
WARNING
Never carry a passenger in the cargo bed. This
cargo bed is designed to carry cargo only. The
passenger could fall, be thrown out, or be
struck by objects in the cargo bed.The total weight of operator, passenger, accesso-
ries, cargo, trailer tongue weight, and the vehicle
itself must not exceed 907 kg (2,000 lb). (See
“Loading” on pages 6-33–6-37.) Carrying a pas-
senger and cargo can affect vehicle handling.
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WARNING


Never exceed the stated maximum load ca-
pacity for this vehicle.


Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached.


Reduce speed when carrying cargo or tow-
ing a trailer. Allow greater distance for
braking.


Always follow the instructions in your
Owner’s Manual for carrying cargo or tow-
ing a trailer.
The driver and passenger must always wear a
seat belt and an approved motorcycle helmet. Also
wear eye protection and protective clothing, in-
cluding over-the-ankle boots, gloves, a long-
sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants. Keep
hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.
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7-7 1. Protective clothing 2. Goggles
3. Gloves 4. Boots
5. Helmet
1. Vêtements de protection 2. Lunettes
3. Gants 4. Bottes
5. Casque
1. Ropa protectora 2. Gafas de seguridad
3. Guantes 4. Botas
5. Casco
Always wear an approved helmet that fits properly.
You should also wear:
eye protection
(goggles or face shield)
gloves
boots
long-sleeved shirt or jacket
long pants
WARNING
Never operate this vehicle without wearing an
approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection
and protective clothing. Operating without an
approved motorcycle helmet increases your
chances of a severe head injury or death in the
event of an accident. Operating without eye
protection can result in an accident and in-
creases your chances of a severe injury in the
event of an accident.
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